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Introducing… The Candlelighte...

03-03-16 • Our stories • Posted by Elli Pugh

This year sees the very first Candlelighters Awards, in association with Vista. An event designed to say thank you to all the people who help Candlelighters shine more brightly. Nominations are now open and tickets

This year Candlelighters are proud to present Ethan’s Easter Egg Hunt! 11 year old patient Ethan Wilson is known for popping into the Candlelighters clinic office to have a chat with our Community Fundraisers Chloe

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Marathon Runners to take on contine...

21-03-16 • Your stories • Posted by Elli Pugh

This April sees three runners put their best foot forward for Yorkshire families affected by childhood cancer, as they take on international marathons in support of Candlelighters. Mr Herrington, Headteacher at Bowling P

The writers and directors of Yorkshire Mixtures 3 have donated £2000 to Candlelighters, following their sell-out run at Lawrence Batley Theatre. Two one-act plays, written by Ben Sweet and Stan Sharp, enjoyed their deb

Since taking on Candlelighters as their charity of the school year, Queen Mary’s has held a number of fundraising events including a ‘wig Wednesday’ event, autumn fayre and Christmas concerts. This Febr

A fantastic £800 was donated to Candlelighters this week by local group, The Yorkshire Bears, from the sale of their 2015 calendars. Candlelighters Fundraiser, Brian Curran, went along to collect the cheque, “It

This April will see an endurance walk taking place in memory of a very special little girl, Holly Price. Sadly, in 2013, at 4 years of age, Holly lost her battle with cancer. In her name, and in support of Holly’s

Last November saw ale enthusiasts descend on the 15th Otley Beer Festival, raising £1000 for Candlelighters! The annual event, which was held on 20/21 November 2015 at the Otley Rugby Club, has now raised over £70,000

Leeds Rotary Club is one of the oldest in the country and this year celebrates 100 years of national and international community projects. To mark this special occasion, the Club is organising a glittering Gala Dinner, o

17 year old, Kai Sunley, finished chemotherapy at the end of 2015 and has set himself the challenge of conquering Kilimanjaro this year, before returning to school to do his A levels in September. He is working all the h

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